Good — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun adverb /ˈgu̇d/

Meaning & Definition of Good

Good (adjective)

  1. of a favorable character or tendency
  2. bountiful, fertile
  3. handsome, attractive

Good (noun)

  1. something that possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, health, or happiness, or is otherwise beneficial
  2. morally good forces or influences, virtue, morality, integrity
  3. praiseworthy character, goodness

Good (adverb)

  1. well
  2. —used as an intensive

Good (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses

    "we had a good time at the movies"

  2. based on sound reasoning or information

    "had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation"

  3. conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue

    "a good person who seldom did wrong"

    "good behavior will earn you the respect of others"

  4. according to the rules of logic

    "you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so"

  5. being to one's liking

    "that band's music is good"

  6. expressing approval

    "gave the restaurant a good review"

  7. firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

    "a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate"

  8. having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

    "he's good at math"

  9. having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward

    "she is good enough to win a fellowship"

  10. having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance

    "that electrician is good at what he does"

  11. meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation

    "those rotten apples aren't good to eat"

  12. sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention

    "had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection"

  13. worthy of one's trust

    "a car that should be good for another few years"

    opposite: dodgy (chiefly British), uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy
  14. being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard

    "if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly"

  15. very pleasing to look at

    "an actress who always looks good on-screen"

  16. beneficial to the health of body or mind

    "eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day"

    "didn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him"

  17. having or showing a concern for the welfare of others

    "if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members"

  18. of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

    "the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great"

  19. promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being

    "product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment"

Good (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing

    "let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow"

  2. the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success

    "I am doing this for your own good"

    opposite: ill-being
  3. products that are bought and sold in business

    "had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day"

  4. a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job

    "the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods"

  5. transportable items that one owns

    "before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods"

Good (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a satisfactory way

    "things are going good for us"

Related Entry: Good Book (noun)

Good Book is a different word from Good. The synonyms below are for Good Book, not for good.

  1. a book made up of the writings accepted by Christians as coming from God

    "what does the Good Book say about temptation?"

    related: Polyglot

Related Entry: Good-bye (noun)

Good-bye is a different word from Good. The synonyms below are for good-bye, not for good.

  1. an expression of good wishes at parting

    "said our good-byes and headed for home"

    opposite: hello

Related Entry: Good deal (noun)

Good deal is a different word from Good. The synonyms below are for good deal, not for good.

  1. a considerable amount

    "he knows a good deal about the current situation in Africa"

Related Entry: Good-fellowship (noun)

Good-fellowship is a different word from Good. The synonyms below are for good-fellowship, not for good.

  1. kindly concern, interest, or support

    "in the spirit of good-fellowship, the opposing softball players asked us to join them for drinks after the game"

Related Entry: Good-for-nothing (adjective)

Good-for-nothing is a different word from Good. The synonyms below are for good-for-nothing, not for good.

  1. having no ambition, success, or value to society

    "refused to leave anything in his will to his good-for-nothing grandchildren"

Related Entry: Good-for-nothing (noun)

Good-for-nothing is a different word from Good. The synonyms below are for good-for-nothing, not for good.

  1. an idle worthless person

    "teacher after teacher had predicted that he would never be more than a good-for-nothing"

Related Entry: Good-hearted (adjective)

Good-hearted is a different word from Good. The synonyms below are for good-hearted, not for good.

  1. having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others

    "a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Good

The most common words with a similar meaning to Good:

Chiefly British: bang on, bonny
Slang: jake
Chiefly dialect: plunder

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Good

Words with the opposite meaning of Good:

Near Antonyms of Good

Word Forms of Good

Inflections: better, best

Derived words: goodish (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Good

Middle English, from Old English gōd; akin to Old High German guot good, Middle High German gatern to unite, Sanskrit gadhya what one clings to

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Good

Words & Phrases Containing Good

Frequently Asked Questions about Good

What does "Good" mean?

"Good" means of a favorable character or tendency. As an an adjective, a noun and an adverb, it is defined as: of a favorable character or tendency. It has 25 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Good"?

Other words for "Good" include agreeable, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful and delightsome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Good" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Good"?

There are 753 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Good". Common alternatives include agreeable, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy and dulcet.

What is the opposite of "Good"?

Antonyms of "Good" include disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome, groundless, illogical and invalid. Near antonyms include abominable, ghastly, god-awful and hellish.

How do you use "Good" in a sentence?

Examples of "Good" in a sentence: "we had a good time at the movies"; "had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation"; "a good person who seldom did wrong".

Is "Good" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Good" can be used as an adjective, a noun and an adverb, depending on the context.

Is "Good" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Good" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Good"?

"Good" is pronounced /ˈgu̇d/.